Defense Supply Service-Washington, Attn: James J. Church, 5200 Army Pentagon, Rm.1D245, Washington, D.C. 20310-5200

B -- EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (MWR), QUALITY OF LIFE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SOL DASW01-96-R-0050 POC Point of Contact, Mr. James J. Church on 703/697-6258; Contracting Officer, Ms. Joyce E. Rose on 703/697-2564 The Defense Supply Service-Washington on behalf of the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center (CFSC) Alexandria, Virginia plans to procure, by a competitive solicitation, ''Evaluation Program for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). This contract is intended to provide the U.S. Army CFSC a quick turn-around, analytical, research, and evaluation capability on time-sensitive issues surrounding the provision of MWR programs for members of America's Army (active component, reserve component, and civilian workforce). The contract will enable CFSC to better identify soldier and family member areas of concern, need, and attitude toward the Army; identify means to address those needs; determine program effectiveness versus cost; and make precise programmatic links to Army quality of life, readiness, and retention. Objectives of the contract will be achieved through a wide range of methodologies including written, in-person, and computer assisted telephone surveys; analysis of contemporary literature and trends; and scientific evaluation techniques. It is anticipated that a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee/Requirements type contract will be negotiated. Period of performance will be for one year with four one-year options. Solicitation DASW01-96-R-0050 will be available on or about 8 March 1996. Requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing to the addressee above. Telephone or fax requests will not be honored. (0040)

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